The latest ONS figures have revealed another increase in inflation, now at 3.8%, the highest rate in well over a year. Under the UK Conservative Government, inflation fell to the 2% Bank of England target in June 2024. Since then, the rate has nearly doubled. Commenting, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Energy,…
The Information Commissioner’s Office has today published the findings of an audit of the use of Facial Recognition Technology by South Wales Police and Gwent Police. Allow X.com content? This page contains content provided by X.com. We need your permission before anything is loaded as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to…
Complaints to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales have seen a 43% increase since 2019, with complaints involving councils rising by 54% in that time. See what reviewers are saying about the Ombudsman on the link. Is the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales an outdated system? Writing in its Annual Report & Accounts report for 2024-25,…
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is calling on Self Assessment customers to remainvigilant as scam attempts continue.Customers urged to be alert to bogus tax refund scams and phishing attempts.Report any suspicious emails, texts or calls to help stop fraudsters in their tracks. Millions of Self Assessment customers are being urged by HM Revenue and Customs…
Northern Ireland politicians have launched an international appeal, asking victims and survivors of mother and baby institutions for their views on legislation to establish a public inquiry and financial redress scheme aimed at addressing historical injustices. Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Belfast are appealing for feedback on the Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene…
The Information Commissioner’s Office has today published the findings of its first audit in a series looking at police use of facial recognition technology (FRT). Find out more about the regulator’s work to ensure police forces are using FRT lawfully, fairly and proportionately in a new blog from Deputy Commissioner Emily Keaney below. Few technologies…
